As four of his classic albums are reissued on December 1, here's a Guardian Weekend Q&A from 1992 with the man who shaped the soundscape of modern music - on his love for Mother Teresa, hatred of weatherman Michael Fish and predicting economic disaster.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?Having exactly the right weapons.

What is your greatest fear?Drought, fallen arches, running out of batteries.

With which historical figure do you most identify?Catherine of Aragon. Amazing hats!

Which living person do you most admire?Mother Teresa. She is also very short.

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?Tendencies towards liberalism.